A Signed Photograph Of Geraldine Farrar And Her Dachshunds
by GERALDINE FARRAR
GERALDINE FARRAR (1882-1967). Farrar was an American opera singer and movie actress.PS. 5 x 3 . 1949. N.p. A small, black-and-white photograph signed Ga Farrar 1949. She is shown holding two dachshunds,. In fine condition, though the photo is a bit grainy.
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A Signed Photograph Of 1940s Movie And Radio Star Alice Faye
by ALICE FAYE
ALICE FAYE (1915-1998). Faye was a star of many Twentieth Century Fox movies, including Lillian Russell and Hello, Frisco, Hello as well as a radio show, The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show.PS. 10 x 8. N.d. N.p. A black-and-white photograph signed Knox Best wishes, Alice Faye. She is shown in a production still from one of her movies. The photograph is framed and in fine condition.
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The Only Man To Fight In Every Important Revolutionary War Battle Writes To Financier John Nicholson
by CHRISTIAN FEBIGER
CHRISTIAN FEBIGER (1749-1796). The Dutch-born Febiger was the only soldier who took part in every important Revolutionary War battle from Bunker Hill to Yorktown. For his service, he was made a brevet brigadier general. He later was an early member of the Society of the Cincinnati.JOHN NICHOLSON. Nicholson was a Revolutionary-era Pennsylvania state official. He partnered with Robert Morris in western land speculation that bankrupted both. He was sent to debtors prison in 1800... Read More
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Early Anti-Federalist Rhode Island Governor Readies The Militia
by ARTHUR FENNER
ARTHUR FENNER (1745-1805). Fenner served as Rhode Island Governor from 1790 to 1805, dying in office. It was during his administration that Rhode Island became the last of the thirteen states to ratify the Constitution, which barely got the amount of votes required. He was fervently Ant-federalist, being one of the foremost leaders in the Country Party. His son James was elected governor of Rhode Island just two years after Fenner died.HENRY WARD (1732-1797). Ward, a Rhode Island politician,... Read More
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The Governor Of Rhode Island Writes To The Governor Of Massacusetts About A Fugitive In 1798
by ARTHUR FENNER
ARTHUR FENNER (1745-1805). Fenner was Governor of Rhode Island from 1790-1805.LS. 2pgs. February 2, 1798. Providence, [Rhode Island]. A letter signed A Fenner as Governor of Rhode Island and written in another hand. Fenner wrote to Massachusetts Governor Increase Sumner concerning a fugitive. Sir Application has been made to me according to the Constitution and Laws of the United States, to request your Excellency to cause to be apprehended a man of the mane of John Simmons a fugitive... Read More
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An Inventor Notifies The Powerful Banker Moses Taylor: I Am Calling Mr. Fields Attention To An Instrument For Deep Sea Sounding, Without A LineFor Laying His Cable From San Francisco To China
by (CYRUS FIELD)
ALS. 1pg. 8 x 10. March 13, 1879. Bridesburg, Pennsylvania. An autograph letter signed Barton H. Jenks to Moses Taylor concerning a San Francisco to China undersea cable: I have taken the liberty of referring to you Cyrus W. Field Esqr, as to my not being easily led astray, by visionary projects; you will remember I projected the Union Central Railroad from Schuylkill Co to the Lehigh Valley Rail road and united with Judge Packer. Mr. Sayer... Read More
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American Trans-Atlantic Telegraph Pioneer Cyrus W. Field Signs The Catalogue Of A Naval Art Exhibition In Greenwich, Headquarters Of His Undersea Cable Venture
by CYRUS FIELD
CYRUS W. FIELD (1819-1892). Field was the driving force behind the first telegraph cable across the Atlantic Ocean. After unsuccessful attempts in 1857 and 1858, Field succeeded in laying a working cable between Ireland and Newfoundland in August 1858, only to have it fail four weeks later. He finally succeeded in laying a working cable in 1866. Field then went on to help establish elevated railroads in New York City, and to collaborate with Jay Gould in various railroad... Read More
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A Rare Eugene Field Signed Cabinet Card
by EUGENE FIELD
EUGENE FIELD (1850-1895). Field was an American poet best remembered for Wynken, Blynken, and Nod and Little Boy Blue. PS. 4 x 6 . No date. No place. A cabinet card signed Eugene Field in the lower right corner. The image shows Field in a suit and staring slightly off-camera. RareBookHub shows only one Field signed cabinet card ever selling, and noted signed photograph collector Wesley Marans did not have one. There is... Read More
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Eugene Field Advises Not To Buy A First Edition Of Dickenss Pickwick Papers The Only Pickwick To Have Is That In The Original Parts
by EUGENE FIELD
EUGENE FIELD ADVISES NOT TO BUY A FIRST EDITION OF DICKENSS PICKWICK PAPERS THE ONLY PICKWICK TO HAVE IS THAT IN THE ORIGINAL PARTSEUGENE FIELD (1850-1895). Field was an American author best known for his childrens books.ALS. 2pgs. N.d. N.p. An autograph letter signed Field. Concerning book purchases, the letter advises the recipient to buy the serialized version of Charles Dickenss The Pickwick Papers instead of the first-edition book. There is also a list of other books and... Read More
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Childrens Author Eugene Field Handwrites A Quote From His Poem The Wanderer
by EUGENE FIELD
EUGENE FIELD (1850-1895). Field was a noted American humorist, poet, and author of childrens literature.AMS. 1pg. 5 x 5. October 17, 1892. No place. An autograph manuscript signed Eugene Field quoting part of his 1883 poem The Wanderer: And as the shell upon the mountain height Sings of the sea. So do I ever, leagues and leagues away, So do I ever, wandering where I mav, Sing, O my home! Sing, O my home! Of thee! It... Read More
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Eugene Field Writes Out And Signs His Poem A Spring Poem From Bion
by EUGENE FIELD
EUGENE FIELD (1850-1895). Field was an American author best known for his childrens books.MSS. 2pgs. April 12, 1892. N.p. An autograph manuscript signed Eugene Field. Field wrote out and signed his poem A Spring Poem from Bion. The poems title and the capital letters that begin each verse are decorated in light green ink: A Spring Poem from Bion. One asketh: Tell me, Myrson, tell me true: What's the season pleaseth you? Is it summer suits you best,... Read More
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Contemporary Copy Of A Letter By American Steamboat Inventor John Fitch About Patents: To Hear The Claims Of The Parties Disputing The Steam Boat
by (JOHN FITCH)
JOHN FITCH (1743-1798). Fitch was an American inventor who created the first steamboat service in the United States.Letter. 1pg. October 30, 1787. Philadelphia. A contemporary copy of a letter sent by John Fitch to the New Jersey state legislature. It concerns a dispute regarding Fitchs rights to a patent on the steamboat. Frustrated that British steam engine designs were not available in the States, Fitch had invented and successfully operated his own version two months earlier; the Constitutional Convention... Read More
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A Signed Photograph By Horse Racing Legend Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons
by JAMES FITZSIMMONS
JAMES SUNNY JIM FITZSIMMONS (1874-1966). Fitzimmons was a jockey and a Thoroughbred racehorse trainer. He is a member of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.PS. 8 x 10. June 15, 1963. New Yorks Aqueduct Race Track. A black and white photograph of Fitzsimmons raising his hat to the crowd signed James E. Fitzsimmons Saturday June 15, 1963 New Yorks Aqueduct Race Track The Biggie. It is signed in green-blue ink and it... Read More
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Receipt Written By British Artist John Flaxman For Payment Made By John Nourse, An English Bookseller And Friend Of Benjamin Franklin
by JOHN FLAXMAN
JOHN FLAXMAN, SR. (1726-1803). Flaxman was a British artist and sculptor.ADS. pg. 5 x 7. August 16, 1763. An autograph document signed John Flaxman indicating the sale of a bust by to Mr. Nourse. The receipt lists the cost of the bust and related packing box, and notes that payment was duly received. The receipt is in fine condition.
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A Florida Territory Document Concerning An Estate Dispute
by (FLORIDA)
(FLORIDA). DS. 1pg. December 26, 1843. Escambia County, Florida Territory. A handwritten legal document concerning an estate dispute. It was signed by a clerk and docketed on the verso by several other parties, including U.S. Marshal for the District of E. Florida John Beard. To the Marshals of the Territory of Florida, Greeting We command you that of the goods and Chattels Lands and tenements of John N Stockton deceased in the hands of William T Stockton administrator to... Read More
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English Radical Journalist And Political Writer Benjamin Flower Writes To Cadell & Davies Publishing Company In Search Of Adam Smiths Wealth Of Nations
by BENJAMIN FLOWER
BENJAMIN FLOWER (1755-1829). Flower was a journalist, publisher, and political commentator known for his controversial views. A supporter of republicanism abroad, but not at home, he opposed Britains role in the Napoleonic Wars and was jailed six months for criticism in his newspaper against a bishop. ALS. 2 pg. 8 x 10. October 11, 1800. Cambridge. An autographed letter signed by B Flower to Gentlm: I will thank you to find me Adam Smiths Wealth of Nations 3V. bds.... Read More
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Just Before His Death, Andrew Foote Instructs The Commanding Officer Of The Newly-Commissioned USS Bermuda
by ANDREW FOOTE
ANDREW H. FOOTE (1806-1863). Foote was an Union Navy Admiral. He died during the Civil War, though not in battle.LS. 1pg. May 12, 1863. Bu. Equip & Recruiting. A letter signed A H Foote. Foote instructed the commanding officer of the USS Bermuda to deliver blank muster rolls to ships on his way to New Orleans. The Bermuda was just being commissioned into the Navy at this time and was still in the Philadelphia Navy Yard: Sir, You... Read More
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Betty Ford Writes A Month After Becoming First Lady
by BETTY FORD
TLS. 1pg. 6 x 9 . September 11, 1974. The White House. A typed letter signed Betty Ford as First Lady on White House letterhead. She wrote to Mrs. Perkins McGuire: How sweet of you to send us the magazine from Spain. Little did I ever think that the Fords would have pictures in a foreign magazine. We were quite lucky that my assistants husband is a Spanish professor and he was able to... Read More
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Gerald Ford Signs An Oversized Photograph
by GERALD FORD
GERALD FORD (1913-2006). Ford was the Thirty-Eighth President.PS. 11 x 14. No date [likely as President]. No place [probably Washington, D.C.]. An oversized photograph inscribed To Hal Short, in appreciation and very best wishes Jerry Ford on the lower mat. It shows Ford with the Presidential flag in the background. It is in mint condition and professionally framed.
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Gerald Ford Signs A Time To Heal
by GERALD FORD
GERALD FORD (1913-2006). Ford was the Thirty-Eighth President. SB. 6 x 9 . 454pg. No date. No place. A Time To Heal signed Gerald R. Ford on a Presidential book plate attached to the first free endpage. It has a fine dustjacket with light sunning to the spine and a couple short tears,, and the tight book is in extremely fine condition overall.
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Ford Congratulates The Chairman Of The Commission On Government Procurement: The Impact Of Government Contracts On The National Economy Is Immense. The Proficiency And Equity With Which Contracting Is Performed Has Much To Do With Whether That Impact Is Constructive Or Destructive
by GERALD FORD
TLS. 1pg. 7 x 10 . April 5, 1979. No place. A typed letter signed Jerry Ford as former President to Perkins McGuire. He communicated on his personal letterhead with a gold eagle at the top: Please accept my regrets that I am unable to be with you on this special evening. As you knowfar better than manyprocurement ranks extremely high in importance among the functions of the Federal Government. The impact of government... Read More
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Congressman Gerald Ford States That Senator Arthur Vandenberg Had The Greatest Influence On His Career
by GERALD FORD
GERALD FORD (1913-2006). Ford was the Thirty-Eighth President.TLS. 1pg. 7 x 9. March 29, 1968. Washington. A typed letter signed Jerry Ford as Congressman. He communicated on House of Representatives letterhead: In answer to your question: Who was the person that you consider to have exercised the greatest influence upon your professional career?, I would reply Senator Arthur Vandenberg. In answer to your second question: Why have you selected this person?, I would state that... Read More
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Gerald Ford Thanks For 1964 Worlds Fair For Their Hospitality
by GERALD FORD
GERALD R. FORD (1913-2006). Thirty-Eighth President of the United States. TLS. 1pg. 8 x 10. May 22, 1964. Washington. A typed letter signed Jerry to the Honorable Edward F. McGinnis: I am most grateful for the warm hospitality which was extended to Mrs. Ford and me at Pan Am Highway Gardens last Saturday when we were in New York City on the Congressional Weekend at the Worlds Fair. Thank you again for your kindness and... Read More
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A Gerald Ford Signed Oath Of Office
by GERALD FORD
GERALD FORD (1913-2006). Ford was the Thirty-Eighth President.DS. 1pg. N.d. N.p. A typed document signed Gerald R. Ford. The document is a souvenir copy of the Presidential Oath of Office. I, Gerald Rudolph Ford, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States Gerald R. Ford THE WHITE HOUSE August 9, 1974. The date... Read More
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Gerald Ford Signs A Mint White House Engraving
by GERALD FORD
GERALD R. FORD (1913-2006). Ford was the Thirty-Eighth President. Signed White House engraving. 8 x 6. No date. No place. An engraving of the White House signed Gerald Ford on the lower margin. It is in mint condition.
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